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Are you planning to raise money for charity when you run your next race? If so the following charitable organisations would love to hear from you.   [All] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z]   138 Charities listed Life Blood - The Thrombosis Charity (Reg. 1090540) The Thrombosis Charity wishes to increase awareness of thrombosis among the public and health professionals and to raise research funds to improve patient care through improved prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease. Children Today (Reg. 1037402) Children Today helps disabled children and young people achieve their full potential. We provide grants for vital life-changing equipment for children and young people with sickness and disability right across the UK and Northern Ireland. 7th Dudley Scout Group (Reg. 524619) The mission of the Scouts is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. We are currently raising funds to re modernise the HQ which are now over 40 years old. The group itself has been running for 90 years. Derbyshire Community Foundation (Reg. 1039485) We provide grant funding to voluntary and community groups across Derbyshire, tackling disadvantage and enhancing community life throughout the county. We make grants from our endowment fund, which is invested to ensure that we are a source of funding for the county for many years to come. Honeypot Dedicated to improving the quality of life for severely disadvantaged children living in this country. Honeypot provides a comprehensive programme of long term support, which starts with a respite holiday at the Honeypot House in the New Forest. Myeloma UK Myeloma UK informs and supports people affected by myeloma - an increasingly common form of bone marrow cancer. Myeloma UK also helps improve treatment and standards of care through research, education, campaigning and awareness. RNLI The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI lifeguards patrol more than 140 beaches in the UK in peak season and last year assisted almost 10,000 people. In 2008 RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews rescued almost 8,000 people and saved 288 lives. Together our Lifeboat crews and Lifeguards rescue an average of 21 people every day from the water, in situations that are often difficult and sometimes dangerous. Arthritis Research Campaign For many people, even children, living with arthritis can be like running a marathon every day. We'd love you to visit us now and help find a cure by running your run for arc. Josie's Dragonfly Trust (Reg. 1121768) Brightening the lives of Children & Teenagers with Cancer. We Provide a Cash Gift when treatment is no longer considered curable. It can be spent on anything they want and makes a very real and positive difference to their remaining days. Down's Syndrome Association (Reg. 1061474) The Down's Syndrome Association is the only organisation in this country focusing on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. Our aim is to help people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives. Colon Cancer Concern The UK's leading charity dedicated to reducing deaths from bowel cancer. We have places for the GNR, London Marathon & more. For information about CCC or our fundraising events call 020 73819711. Willow Foundation (Reg. 1106746) Former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper & TV presenter, Bob Wilson, and his wife, Megs, founded the Willow Foundation in 1999 - in memory of their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. It is the only charity of its kind in the UK, providing special days for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds. Sense Sense is the UK's leading organisation for children or adults who are deaf blind or have associated disabilities. Run the 2006 Flora London Marathon for Sense and feel great. Visit our website to sign up for a guaranteed place. MS Research (Reg. 1043280) UK charity dedicated to research into and information about Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with the aim of providing better treatment and hastening a cure. Refuge (Reg. 277424) Refuge opened the world’s first women’s refuge in Chiswick in 1971 and is now the UK’s largest single provider of support and accommodation to women and children escaping domestic violence. We support over 1,000 women and children through our refuges and community outreach schemes. Rethink (Reg. 271028) Rethink, the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life. We provide hope and empowerment through services & support to all who need us & campaign for change through greater awareness & understanding. Prostate Cancer Research Centre (Reg. 802545) The Prostate Cancer Research Centre carries out research into the causes of and treatment for the UK’s most frequently diagnosed male cancer. The Centre is based at the University College London and is under the leadership of Professor John Masters. It now employs 15 scientists and support staff and needs £1 million every year to fund its highly respected research programme. Shelter Run for Shelter and the money you raise will go towards our work helping over 100,000 homeless and badly housed people, including children and families. Request your runner's pack today! Whizz-Kidz Running for Whizz-Kidz, the national children's charity, is a mutual back scratching thing. When you join the join a Whizz-Kidz team, we'll train you and kit you out, and you become a part of the biggest, happiest family in marathon running! Breast Cancer Care Breast Cancer Care is the leading provider of breast cancer information and support across the UK. We provide accessible, high-quality services for everyone affected by breast cancer. All our services are free and can be accessed via our website. Elephant Family (Reg. 1091671) Over the past 6 years, elephant family has developed into a strong and focused force for the Asian elephant, raising over £2 million to support 18 conservation projects throughout Asia. Elephant family supports 8 conservation projects across India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Our activities range from securing vital wildlife ‘corridors’ and helping remote farming communities to live safely inside wild elephant territory to rescuing abused street elephants and providing free veterinary care Life Education Dorset Working in partnership with schools and the community to help children between the ages of 3 and 11 make informed healthy choices. Orangutan Appeal UK (Reg. 1092640) Dedicated to protecting the endangered Orangutan and conserving its rainforest habitat, Orangutan Appeal UK works with Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and across Borneo. Join runners of all abilities and you can really make a difference. One World Action (Reg. 1022298) Working with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America who are creating power and opportunities to transform their own lives. We challenge the international policies that make and keep people poor and campaign to enable participation for all in political decision-making in the UK and globally. Barnardo's Children get only one chance at childhood. Barnardo's makes sure they can make the most of it, whatever their circumstances. Through our projects in your local community we give disadvantaged youngsters the chance of a better childhood and happier future. Sir Steve Redgrave Charitable Trust The Trust aims to improve the quality of children's lives, particularly in relation to medical, social, education and economic needs with a focus on improving opportunities for young people in their communities. Foresters Hall, 25-27 Westow St, London Project 65 (Reg. 1123149) PROJECT 65 is a military charity which provides funds for the organisations which provide the vital care and support for wounded armed forces personnel. The Brooke (Reg. 1085760) The Brooke is the UK's leading overseas equine welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of horses and donkeys working hard in the poorest parts of the world. These animals are often the only source of income for many poor families. Our mobile vet teams and animal health workers provide free treatment and train animal owners and local people. British Lung Foundation The British Lung Foundation provides easily understandable information to the public on lung conditions and all aspects of lung health; we support people with a lung condition through the Breathe Easy Club; and we fund world class medical research. Braendam Family House Braendam Family House, situated in rural Stirlingshire offers residential respite breaks for some of the most impoverished families in Scotland. It was founded in 1967 and since then has made a difference to the lives of hundreds of families. Traidcraft Traidcraft works in some of the world's poorest countries helping people work their way out of poverty. All Traidcraft runners receive a fundraising pack, T-shirt and more. For more information call 0191 4976488 or email running@traidcraft.org.uk Sparks (Reg. 1003825) Sparks is a unique children's charity funding medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure for conditions and illnesses affecting children, babies and expectant mothers. We fund research across the whole spectrum of paediatric medicine and our work has had a number of medical breakthroughs. Our aim is for ALL babies to be born healthy and stay healthy. Help the Hospices Help the Hospices represents over 220 local adult and children's hospices in the U.K. As the Official Charity of the Flora London Marathon 2005, we have hundreds of guaranteed places for the race! Visit our website for more details. Acorns Children's Hospice (Reg. 700859) Acorns currently cares for over 600 life-limited children and their families. It estimates that a further 1,000 children with life-limiting conditions live in the West Midlands region who could be benefiting from Acorns’ services. Acorns has to find £6 million per year to fund its current service, and relies on fundraising for over 80% of its income. For full details visit the website: www.acorns.org.uk or call Acorns on tel: 0845128 4444. Cecily's Fund (Reg. 1071660) Cecily’s Fund’s mission is to enable Zambian children, orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of HIV/AIDS, to attend primary and secondary school and access post-school opportunities and health information to reduce their vulnerability and give them better resources for the future. Since 1998, we have helped over 10,000 orphaned children. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People A registered charity that trains dogs mainly selected from rescue centres or similar to alert deaf people to everyday household sounds. The dogs alert by touching with a paw then leading to the sound source. The Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (Reg. 306289) a registered charity (306289) based in Bournemouth, England. The AECC is a charity because of its extensive work within chiropractic research, education and the provision of low- cost chiropractic treatment for the local community in which it is based. Each year over 50,000 low cost or free patient treatments are offered to the local community from the training clinic. Guide Dogs Superhero Running Team Guaranteed places available for all major races. It costs Children's Hospices UK (Reg. 1103795) Children’s Hospices UK is the national charity that gives voice and support to all children’s hospice services. We have places in many running events throughout the year, please visit our website for more details. The 2Simple Trust UK (Reg. 1113954) The 2simple Trust / stella-appeal raises money to benefit children suffering from neuroblastoma a rare childhood cancer. Cancer Research UK Committed to curing cancer by understanding its causes and investigating how best to prevent and treat it. Fundraising events like Cancer Research UK's Race for Life & the Cancer Research UK 10 series are vital - they enable us to continue our work. Chest, Heart & Stroke, Scotland Happy feet, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s running programme offers a huge range of events for beginners to ultra runners. We give tailored support including gear, training plans and nutritional guidance along with anything else required to help you reach your goals. All proceeds go towards supporting people affected by Chest, heart or stroke illness through advice and information, research and support in the community. Prostate Scotland (Reg. SC037494) Prostate Scotland’s aim is to increase awareness of prostate disease and to work towards helping more men survive prostate cancer, which is the second most common cancer in men in Scotland. We would welcome your support in winning our marathon of beating prostate disease. Parkinson's Disease Society (Reg. 258197) The Parkinson's Disease Society is totally dependent on voluntary donations. It is only when amazing people like you raise funds that we can continue our work to support people with Parkinson's and those close to them. CLIC Sargent (Reg. 1107328) CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, offering clinical, practical and emotional support, every step of the way. Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting out we have an event to suit you and a dedicated team to help you achieve your goal. Christian Aid (Reg. 1105851) Christian Aid works helping poor communities around the world irrespective of race or religion. We challenge the causes of poverty and make change happen on the ground. Make a difference today by signing up to running event! Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust (Reg. 1128529) Dame Kelly has recently set up a running club that raises money to help disadvantaged young people to find and believe in their own talent. An example of one programme is where we are working with Comic Relief and Personal Development Point to run a project called get on track, this is working with young people not in education, employment or in training. We are using a unique workforce of retired elite sports performers. The Scottish Society for Autism (SSA) Established in 1968 by a group of concerned parents. The Society was formed to address the lack of support at that time for both children and the parents of children with autism. Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Reg. 1079049) Run with Team CF at any UK or overseas event and we'll guarantee you first class support. Over 7,500 youngsters in the UK have Cystic Fibrosis; the most common life-threatening inherited disease that takes 3 lives each week. Help us to see off CF! British Heart Foundation The British Heart Foundation is Britain's leading charity fighting heart and circulatory disease - the UK's biggest killer. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients return to a full and active way of life. NSPCC - help us put a FULL STOP to child cruelty The NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Run for the NSPCC and help change the lives of children for the better. Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Working to save the world's last remaining 650 mountain gorillas. Organises various fundraising running events including an annual Gorilla Run (a 7km dash through the City of London where everyone wears gorilla costumes). Trinity Hospice Trinity is the UK's oldest hospice, established 1891. Cares for over 1,400 patients each year across South and Central London. It has running teams in London and New York marathons plus many shorter events from 5km to half marathon. Alzheimer's Society (Reg. 296645) 1 in 3 of us over 65 will die with dementia. Join the Alzheimer's Society team today to provide help for people with dementia today and hope for the future. Sightsavers Sightsavers works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. Muscular Dystrophy Campaign (Reg. 205395) The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only UK charity focusing on all muscular dystrophies and related muscle disease. Muscle disease affects babies, children and adults of any race and background. More than 60,000 people in the UK have a muscle disease or related condition and 300,000 people are indirectly affected as relatives, carers and friends. There are no cures or treatments. Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside (Reg. 229325) Our Mission: To work for a region richer in wildlife by the protection and enhancement of species and habitats, both common and rare. To work towards public recognition that a healthy environment rich in wildlife and managed on sustainable principles, is essential for continued human existence. Sue Ryder Care Dedicated to helping people get the best from life, specialising in palliative care, neorological care and home care. The National Autistic Society (Reg. 269425) We want a world where autism is understood and people with autism have the support they need to ensure that their rights are upheld and that they have the same opportunities as others in society. We champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can readily access, trust and rely upon and which make a positive difference to their lives. The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation BWSF is the national organisation for wheelchair sport in the UK. Sport plays a vital role in the rehabilitaion of those with disabilities and acts as a catalyst for increased confidence, self esteem and a positive outlook on life. Oxfam GB Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. Take on one of our sponsored challenges and make a lasting difference to the lives of some of the world's poorest people. Alzheimer Scotland Alzheimer Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and families. Our members include carers, relatives, people with dementia, professionals, groups and organisations. The National Kidney Research Fund Kidney disease changes lives and can affect you at any age. The Fund is dedicated to funding research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. The fund also focuses on patient care and educational initiatives. Health Unlimited (Reg. 290535) Health Unlimited supports poor and marginalised communities in their efforts to achieve better health and well-being in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We give priority to the most excluded and vulnerable, in particular indigenous people and communities affected by conflict and political instability. Shine Supporting educational initiatives encouraging children & young people in disadvantaged areas of Greater London to raise achievement levels. All annual operating costs are met by the trustees, so EVERY PENNY DONATED reaches the projects funded. Spinal Research Spinal Research has been researching cures for broken necks and backs since 1980. Paralysis is a devastating condition, but damaged spinal cord CAN be made to re-grow returning function to paralysed limbs. Our next goal is to fund clinical trials. One Ball Events Supporting testicular and prostate cancer charities. Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres ...a place where anyone affected by cancer can turn to for help and by joining our running team you'll be helping us build a life beyond cancer. Choose from guaranteed places in the Gt North Run, Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Berlin & Chicago Marathons. Leukaemia CARE Leukaemia CARE exists to provide vital care and support to all those whose lives are affected by leukaemia, lymphoma and the allied blood disorders. Samaritans in Reading The branch responded to over 30,000 calls last year from people going through a crisis or in distress. Your money will help local kids get support and keep our branch open. We have a sponsor pack and a Samaritans T-shirt for you. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure for juvenile diabetes, which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. We offer support with training and fundraising. SeeAbility We work with people who are visually impaired & have additional disabilities such as physical & learning disabilities, degenerative illnesses, brain injuries & mental health problems. Take up a challenge that helps other to overcome their challenges. Quarriers Quarriers is a Scottish charity providing practical support and care for children, adults and families. We challange poverty and inequality of opportunity and choice, to bring about positive change in people's lives. The Prince's Trust The Prince's Trust offers practical solutions to help young people get their lives working. Outward Bound Trust (The) (Reg. 343645) The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity dedicated to the development of young people through adventure in the outdoors. We believe that everyone should be able to have a life-changing Outward Bound® experience. Our centres are based in North Wales, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands and provide the inspiring backdrop to these personal development courses. Elizabeth Finn Care (Reg. 207812) The UK’s largest direct grant-giver dedicated specifically to helping those in poverty. We help to ensure that people who have slipped into poverty have a quality of life, are not socially excluded and the impact upon their families is reduced. It supports approximately 3000 individuals across the UK and Ireland, providing grants which vary from one-off payments to help deal with major costs, such as household repairs, to longer term support of up to £20 per week, to cover daily essentials. The Wilderness Foundation UK (Reg. 1118493) The Wilderness Foundation concentrates on three areas: Education and Leadership Development through our Wilderness Trails; Health and Wellbeing for the Individual and Society through our Social Programmes; Wilderness and Wild Lands Protection – through our Wilderness Action Programmes. We work for wilderness, wildlife and people. Crisis (Reg. 1082947) The Crisis Square Mile Run will start at Paternoster Square next to St Paul’s Cathedral. Starting at 7pm this 3½ mile run takes you along the Thames Pathway and the Southbank, past the Tate Modern and finishing in spectacular style over the Millennium Bridge. Run as an individual or as part of a team and join over 2,000 runners in a race to end homelessness. Starlight Children's Foundation Last year Starlight brightened the lives of over 53,000 seriously ill children by granting their wishes or by entertaining them in hospital. To date, it has granted over 3,500 wishes, placed 180 mobile entertainment units in hospitals and more. Action Cancer Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity. We rely on public/corporate donations to provide vital, life-saving services: breast screening, men’s MOT health checks, counselling, complementary therapy, listening ear service, health promotion and research. SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) In the UK, 16 babies a day are stillborn or die within the first twenty eight days of life. For over 25 years, SANDS has offered support to parents and families whose lives are devastated by the death of their baby. MOVE - Europe MOVE combines the knowledge of therapists, teachers and family to teach the most severely disabled children and young people in our society independent movement skills. No. 1062307 Action for Blind People Action for Blind People provides practical help to over 25,000 blind and partially sighted people throughout the UK every year. Why not join the Action running team and make a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Breast Cancer Campaign (Reg. 299758) Breast Cancer Campaign’s mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. The Stroke Association Help The Stroke Association in its fight to combat the devastating effects of stroke. Stroke affects 100,000 people every year and is the largest cause of long term dsiability and the third largest cause of premature death. The National Society for Epilepsy For over one hundred years The National Society for Epilepsy has been the world's foremost epilepsy research charity dedicated to finding a cure to the most common serious neurological condition in the UK. CHASE hospice care for children (Reg. 1042495) CHASE is a children's hospice service which provides a network of care to families with life-limited children and young people in SW London, Surrey and Sussex. CHASE focuses on support for the whole family at home and in their communities. Families are also welcomed and supported at our children's hospice, called Christopher's, just outside Guildford. With little statutory funding CHASE has to raise around £4 million every year to ensure this vital service continues. Naomi House (Reg. 1002832) Naomi House Children’s Hospice is a registered charity which has a decade of expertise and experience in caring for life limited youngsters and their families. Naomi House enhances short lives by enabling youngsters to take part in activities not accessible to them elsewhere. We make a long-term commitment to our youngsters and welcome them, and their families, back for as long as possible. Any family living in southern central England can use Naomi House. National Benevolent Fund for the Aged The NBFA exists to improve the quality of life for older people in the UK on a low income by tackling loneliness, isolation, pain and fear, especially for those who live alone. Right To Play (Reg. 1112404) Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organisation that uses sport and play to help children and youth affected by poverty, war and disease. After Adoption (Reg. 1000888) After Adoption is a leading adoption support agency and voluntary adoption agency. After Adoption supports anyone who has a connection with adoption (adopted children and families, adopted adults and birth relatives who have lost children to adoption) and we also find families for children who would otherwise grow up in the care system. The Wessex Autistic Society (Reg. 1000792) The Wessex Autistic Society was formed 40 years ago by a group of parents of children with autism in Dorset. The Wessex Autistic Society exists to help people with autism access good education, housing and services that in turn will help them to develop their social and communication skills, become more independent and lead fuller and more productive lives. If you would like to know more, contact the Fundraising Team on 01202 483360, fundraising@twas.org.uk. Wakefield Hospice (Reg. 518392) Wakefield Hospice comprises of a 16-bed in-patient unit providing specialist symptom management and support for local patients and their families facing a terminal illness. Various services and therapies are offered through the Day Therapy Unit as well as providing a drop in service twice weekly.Wakefield Hospice does not charge for patient care, it requires £2.9 million annually to continue providing these services. Starfish Great Hearts Foundation Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an international development charity, aiming to bring life, hope and opportunity to children in southern Africa who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. StreetGames UK (Reg. 1113542) StreetGames is the only national charity dedicated to developing sport in disadvantaged communities. Our goal is to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstances. We champion 'doorstep sport', by which we mean positive activities delivered close to home, at the right time, at the right place and in the right style. Waverley Care Waverley Care is Scotland's leading charity providing care and support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C. We provide support to the individuals affected and to their families, partners and children to help them cope with a life changing diagnosis and a condition which brings with it stigma and prejudice. Basildon Healing Mission (Reg. 1115487) Basildon Healing Mission works with and supports initatives to help orphans and the less fortunate in Kenya and around the world. Multiple Sclerosis Society The MS Society is the UK's largest charity, supporting those touched by MS, the most common disabling neurological disorder among young adults. Check out our website for the great packages we offer our runners. The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths Giving babies the chance of a lifetime: FSID is Britain's leading cot death charity. Cot death breaks the hearts of 8 families every week in the UK. It remains the leading reason of death in babies over one month old. WildDay Out The WildHearts Foundation is a dynamic charity pioneering a new concept in the developing world called micro finance, helping people to help themselves by giving them a hand up, not a hand out. Poppy Scotland (Reg. SC014096) Scotland’s leading veterans’ charity, ensuring that ex-Service people and their families get the support that many urgently need, whether someone is struggling to cope with a catastrophic battlefield injury, or living with emotional scars that haunt them every day, Poppy Scotland is there, providing immediate and practical assistance. READ International (Reg. 1128534) READ redistributes disused educational resources from schools in the UK to East Africa where they benefit the daily education of thousands of students, teachers and individuals. Our student volunteers help us to deliver sustainable change in East Africa and sustainable growth in the UK. The British Red Cross (Reg. 220949) The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. Brain Tumour UK (Reg. 1117538) Brain Tumour UK provides vital support for people whose lives are shattered by the diagnosis of a brain tumour. In partnership with leading scientists, clinicians and institutions, we ensure that donations are put to maximum use through effective campaigns and world-class research. Mind Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, working to provide a unique range of services to enable people with experience of mental distress to have a better quality of life. You can run for us in any race, so join the team today! The Foundation for Conductive Education The FCE help children and adults with motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and head injury learn to overcome their movement problems to lead more independent, dignified and fulfilled lives. Redress Redress is a human rights organisation that helps torture survivors obtain justice and reparation. Help us rebuild lives and eradicate torture. Please call 020 7793 1777 or e-mail info@redress.org for more information. Cats Protection Formed in 1927, Cats Protection is now the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We rescue and rehome around 60,000 cats and kittens every year. We also promote the benefits of neutering for a happier pet and help neuter over 100,000 cats every year. Connect – the communication disability network (Reg. 1081740) Connect is an innovative national charity. Working with people with aphasia (communication disability), Connect promotes effective services, new opportunities and a better quality of life for all people living with aphasia. Run for Connect and help people with aphasia reconnect with life. Call 020 7367 0851 RETRAK (Reg. 1122799) RETRAK aims to offer street children in eastern Africa a permanent, locally relevant alternative to life on the streets and to enable them to take their future into their own hands. A team of professionally run social work organizations, the RETRAK projects, work closely together to build and strengthen models of excellence, increase local capacity and speak out for the rights of street children. Marie Curie Cancer Care Get fit, get active and run some of the world's biggest races with the Daffodil Team. Marie Curie Cancer Care provides free nursing care to around 25,000 terminally ill cancer patients and their families. You'll be helping us to continue this care Macmillan Cancer Support (Reg. 261017) Pull on the Team Macmillan vest and show your support for people living with cancer. Whatever race you tackle you'll receive unparalleled support and feel great knowing you've enabled Macmillan to provide a range of services that people affected by cancer desperately need. Bone Cancer Research Trust (Reg. 1113276) BCRT funds research into the causes and treatment of primary bone cancer, in particular osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma. Primary bone cancer occurs most commonly in young people aged between 10 and 20, and affects about 400 people a year in the UK. Care for the Wild International (Reg. 288802) Care for the Wild International (CWI) is an animal welfare and conservation charity. We protect wildlife throughout the world from cruelty and exploitation. By funding practical projects we make areas safe for wildlife, rehabilitate sick or injured animals and provide sanctuary for those who cannot return to the wild. Sport 4 Life UK (Reg. 1115222) Sport4Life UK(S4L) exists to change lives through the power of sport. It uses sport as a tool to relieve poverty, build community and improve health within disadvantaged areas. It delivers inclusion, opportunity and empowerment to underprivileged peoples through sport in a fresh, dynamic and exciting way. Tommy's, the baby charity In the UK alone, 400 babies are lost everyday through complications in both pregnancy and birth. Tommy's is dedicated to funding research into, and providing information on, the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Self Help Africa (Reg. 298830) Self Help Africa works in nine countries - Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Togo, Uganda and Zambia - to ensure that people have the skills they need to grow enough food to feed themselves, earn a living and manage their own future. Ability Sports Association (Reg. 1092494) Every day, Ability Sports Association (ASA) provides professionally coached sport and active recreation for disabled children and adults across the West of England, including Sportability and Ability Football. CancerBACUP Europe's leading cancer information service, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers. touraid (Reg. 1116664) touraid is a registered children’s charity that establishes sustainable relationships between schools and clubs in the UK with similar organisations around the world to support disadvantaged children. Depression Alliance A member-led organisation that co-ordinates a national network of self-help groups and offers a series of free publications providing information on depression and related topics. We also offer a range of mutual support services for our members. Grace House North East Grace House North East Children’s Hospice Appeal will provide a home from home for very sick children from across the North East, from the Borders to Teesside. Ulster Cancer Foundation (Reg. XN48265) The Ulster Cancer Foundation is Northern Ireland’s first and leading cancer charity. 1 in 3 people will develop cancer in their lifetime so knowing where to get help, advice and support is vital. We provide the regional cancer information and support helpline for Northern Ireland; cancer support groups across Northern Ireland; professional counselling; bra & swimwear fitting service; creative writing and art therapy; community, workplace and school education programmes; stop smoking support. Erskine Help to build our new care home in Edinburgh by taking part in running events for Erskine. Whatever your ability, your sponsorship can help us care for over 1,200 ex-Service men and women throughout Scotland each year. Click the logo for information. The Children's Society We work with and for children to help them deal with life's harshest challenges and face the future with confidence. Epilepsy Action (Reg. 234343) Epilepsy Action provides advice and information to the estimated 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. We do this through our freephone helpline, which takes over 20,000 calls each year, as well as our other services which include accredited volunteers and a local branch network. Helpline number 0808 800 5050 Surrey Association for Visual Impairment (SAVI) (Reg. 1121949) Surrey Association for Visual Impairment (SAVI) is committed to working with blind and partially sighted people in Surrey, to provide services so that they may choose to lead fuller, more independent lives. Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) Run for RNIB and help us rebuild lives devastated by sight loss. As part of Team RNIB, we'll make sure your marathon experience will be one to remember, with plenty of support from us to help you reach the finish. Dreamflight We think it is important to bring some fun and joy into the lives of children who perhaps can't wait long enough for the medical breakthrough they need or whose illnesses and treatments have brought pain, distress and disruption to their lives. CHILDREN1st CHILDREN 1st protects children from harm and neglect, helps them recover from abuse and promotes children'srights. Our dream is for every child in Scotland to have a safe and secure childhood. REHAB UK (Reg. 1043839) Rehab UK are a specialised brain injury charity providing assessment, training and development programmes to enable people with disabilities to return to education, break into the workforce, and to become more independent in the community. The Cot Death Society Cot Death is a tragedy that affects almost 400 babies per year. As a small charity, the Cot Death Society relies entirely upon donations to fund its support for families throughout the UK. Help us by running for the small charity that makes a big impact! Children North East Children North East is the region's oldest children's charity. Founded in 1891, we aim to promote the interests and identify the needs of children, young people and their families. Every year, we support over 7000 children in the NE. 0191 256 2444 Mencap (Reg. 222377) Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision. The Blue Cross The Blue Cross not only finds homes for thousands of unwanted and abandoned animals but also provides free veterinary care for pet owners who can The Children's Trust The Children's Trust is a place where children with profound disabilities and very complex medical conditions receive the specialist care, therapy, rehabilitation and education that they need. Alzheimer's Research Trust The Alzheimer's Research Trust funds vital research to find ways of preventing or curing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and provides free information on dementia. With no government funding, the Trust relies on voluntary contributions Rainforest Foundation UK (Reg. 801436) The Rainforest Foundation tackles deforestation locally and globally. Locally it helps forest communities to gain land rights, challenge logging companies and manage forests for their own wellbeing and protection of their environment. Globally it campaigns to influence national and international laws to protect rainforests and their inhabitants.

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